The shelters opened December 15 and were kept open an extra 30
days by the City Council in an attempt to provide assistance during
this year's prolonged rainy season.

The Winter Homeless Shelter Program began moving residents out
of the shelters last week and city officials are working with
housing providers to help shelter residents get into transitional
programs, permanent housing, or sober living facilities, according
to a statement released by the city.

This was the 18th year the city government provided shelter for
some homeless people during the cold and rainy winter months.

More than 400 homeless San Diegans were given meals, shelter and
social services, including medical and mental health services, each
day the shelters were open, according to the statement.

Vietnam Veterans of San Diego ran the shelter in the
Midway-Sports Arena area, and the Alpha Project ran the shelter on
Newton Avenue.

The homeless family program, a cooperative venture involving the
city and San Diego County governments, San Diego Rescue Mission,
YWCA and Catholic Charities, will continue to provide services
until all funds allocated for that program are spent, the statement
said.